Place the nuts and cover to one side, out of the way. Lift the chain off the saw bar. Bolt your chain sharpener to your bench or a wooden base. If you use this wooden base method, clamp the base ...

you can buy a $60 kit that's compatible with most major-brand chain saws and lets you sharpen the saw yourself in seconds. Sold at Home Depot, Sears, and other retailers, Oregon's PowerSharp comes ...